Tickets and Shows

Contra Dancing

September 17th at 7:30pm

Looking to try something new at Fringe? Contra dance is a joyful, community-oriented social dance with live music, easy instruction, and lots of laughter. No dance experience or partner needed. Come solo or with friends and enjoy an evening of movement, connection, and welcoming community. Contra dance is substance and fragrance free, beginner friendly, and open to all. Dance, laugh, and meet new people with us at Fringe!

Length: 150 Minutes
Tickets: Not Required
Venue: The Rose Room
Genre: Dance

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The Fiddle Witch

September 18th at 8:00pm

The Fiddle Witch returns to Fringe with a collaboration with ambient musician Luminous Shade! Experience the Nordic magic of the keyed fiddle, the nyckelharpa, surrounded by lush ambient soundscapes. This show of traditional and original Nordic music will transport you to a faraway forest land filled with mystique. This show is bound to sell out again!

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: The Rose Room
Genre: Music

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Commotion Dance Theater and Friends

September 19th at 6:00pm

Dance, music, and poetry in the South Wedge: Dancers Ruben T. Ornelas, Alaina Olivieri, Nanako Horikawa Mandrino and Ryley St. Rose-Finear present whimsical dances to music by Mexican composers Manuel Ponce, Felipe Villanueva, and Silvestre Revueltas, performed live by Kevin Wang on piano, and Cynthia Qiyue He on violin. The show will also include “Mostly Red,” a dance theater work by Laurie MacFarlane performed to music by Dan Farkas.

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Not Required
Venue: The Rose Room
Genre: Multidisciplinary & Circus

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Table For Two & Friends

September 19th at 9:00pm

In Table For Two's second year at Rochester Fringe Festival, Bast and Mechalke weave together theater, comedy, and contemporary dance seamlessly… unless, of course, they want you to see the seams. Brought to you by GrachelbehalkeeDanceCo, where the splote, feverable minds of Rachel Bast and George Mechalke combine. The show includes additional works by Can Afaraci and Aida Baserehkasmaei.

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: The Rose Room
Genre: Dance

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Commotion Dance Theater and Friends

September 20th at 6:00pm

Dance, music, and poetry in the South Wedge: Dancers Ruben T. Ornelas, Alaina Olivieri, Nanako Horikawa Mandrino and Ryley St. Rose-Finear present whimsical dances to music by Mexican composers Manuel Ponce, Felipe Villanueva, and Silvestre Revueltas, performed live by Kevin Wang on piano, and Cynthia Qiyue He on violin. The show will also include “Mostly Red,” a dance theater work by Laurie MacFarlane performed to music by Dan Farkas.

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Not Required
Venue: The Rose Room
Genre: Multidisciplinary & Circus

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Table For Two & Friends

September 20th at 7:30pm

In Table For Two's second year at Rochester Fringe Festival, Bast and Mechalke weave together theater, comedy, and contemporary dance seamlessly… unless, of course, they want you to see the seams. Brought to you by GrachelbehalkeeDanceCo, where the splote, feverable minds of Rachel Bast and George Mechalke combine. The show includes additional works by Can Afaraci and Aida Baserehkasmaei.

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: The Rose Room
Genre: Dance

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Cardio Charleston

September 21st at 6:00pm

Come on out for a free cardio workout class where all the steps are classic moves from the Jazz Age! We’ll sweat it out while dancing to the hottest jazz of the early 20th century, doing the granddaddy of all dance crazes: the Charleston! If you've never tried authentic vernacular jazz dance, this is a fantastic way to get started. All kinds of dancers and movers and all fitness levels are welcome.

Length: 55 Minutes
Tickets: Not Required
Venue: The Rose Room
Genre: Dance

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The Fiddle Witch

September 22nd at 7:00pm

The Fiddle Witch returns to Fringe with a collaboration with ambient musician Luminous Shade! Experience the Nordic magic of the keyed fiddle, the nyckelharpa, surrounded by lush ambient soundscapes. This show of traditional and original Nordic music will transport you to a faraway forest land filled with mystique. This show is bound to sell out again!

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: The Rose Room
Genre: Music

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The Mothman Cometh

September 22nd at 8:30pm

Darkness...we’re told to fear it. Mothman says otherwise. Dance. Sing. Play. Scream into the void. Sink into the abyss. Come. Join Mothman. Follow him into the unknown and embrace the darkness together. Best Comedy: Edinburgh Spooky Awards Audience Choice: Green Bay Fringe. "5 Stars- One of the finest, oddest experiences... Seek out the Mothman"—Starburst Magazine. This show is performed mostly in the dark, lit by Mothman's glowing red eyes. It has haze and frequent audience participation.

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: The Rose Room
Genre: Theatre

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Lindy Jam

September 23rd at 8:30pm

Rochester is home to a thriving community centered around Authentic Jazz dance forms including the Lindy Hop. Join us for a free Lindy Hop lesson, and dance to great Swing tunes from the 1920s to today! Come see what social dance is all about, and learn a bit about the rich history of this vibrant Black American art form. No dance partner necessary!

Length: 120 Minutes
Tickets: Not Required
Venue: The Rose Room
Genre: Dance

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Roaring 20s Time Machine

September 25th at 7:00pm

Dust off your glad rags and get ready to cut a rug! Step back in time for a real hotsy-totsy evening where you’ll learn partnered Charleston and dance 'til you drop to a real live Jazz band. Sneak on down to our subterranean speakeasy for some choice giggle water at the cash bar and get ready for your close-up in our vintage photo booth. Whether Flapper or Dapper, you’ll be the bee’s knees if you dress the part. Don't be a flat tire! Join us for a night that’s bound to be the cat’s pajamas!

Length: 240 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: The Rose Room
Genre: Dance

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The Nocturne Club

September 26th at 7:00pm

Join your host for an hour of decadent glamour and unapologetic sensuality at "The Nocturne Club," where the spectacle of vintage burlesque meets the modern day. With a diverse cast curated from the best of upstate New York and beyond, "The Nocturne Club" pays homage to early burlesque and jazz, and celebrates the modern artists keeping the stage alive today. From feather fans to rhinestone headdresses to three-piece suits, prepare to be dazzled and left wishing for more.

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: The Rose Room
Genre: Dance

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The Mothman Cometh

September 26th at 9:00pm

Darkness...we’re told to fear it. Mothman says otherwise. Dance. Sing. Play. Scream into the void. Sink into the abyss. Come. Join Mothman. Follow him into the unknown and embrace the darkness together. Best Comedy: Edinburgh Spooky Awards Audience Choice: Green Bay Fringe. "5 Stars- One of the finest, oddest experiences... Seek out the Mothman"—Starburst Magazine. This show is performed mostly in the dark, lit by Mothman's glowing red eyes. It has haze and frequent audience participation.